{"title":"Filtration","description":"\u003cp\u003eFilters for every size of freshwater tank. Canister filters from Fluval and Bioscape suit larger and heavily stocked tanks, internal and hang on filters suit smaller setups, and sponge filters driven by an air pump are the standard choice for breeding tanks, fry and shrimp because they cannot suck small livestock in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso stocked are Aqua Ultraviolet sterilisers, which pass water past a UV lamp to clear green water blooms and reduce waterborne pathogens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhatever you choose, the filter is only as good as the bacteria living in it. When cleaning, rinse media in tank water rather than under the tap, since chlorine will kill the bacterial colony you have spent weeks building.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee also \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fw-filter-media\"\u003eFilter Media\u003c\/a\u003e. Shipped Australia wide from Brisbane.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"seachem-tidal-110-hangon-filter-415l","title":"Seachem Tidal 110 Hangon Filter 415L","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal-clear water for big tanks, without canister-filter hassle.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Seachem Tidal 110 is the largest of the Tidal range — a self-priming hang-on-back aquarium filter rated for tanks up to 400 litres, turning over up to 2000 litres per hour on just 10 watts. Designed by Seachem and built by Italian pump specialists Sicce, it suits both freshwater and saltwater aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-priming pump\u003c\/strong\u003e — no filling, siphon-starting or babysitting at startup or after a power cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottom-to-top flow\u003c\/strong\u003e — water is pushed up through the media basket so it must pass through all your media, not around it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo proprietary cartridges\u003c\/strong\u003e — a 3.2 L basket takes any media in any configuration, with Seachem Matrix bio-media included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurface skimmer and telescoping intake\u003c\/strong\u003e — skims oily film from the surface while the adjustable intake draws from any depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual flow control\u003c\/strong\u003e — a front dial adjusts pump output, a side dial balances skimming against sub-surface intake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance alert\u003c\/strong\u003e — clogged media redirects water and pops up a blue indicator, with built-in overflow prevention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrip-free cleaning\u003c\/strong\u003e — the basket lifts out and snaps into the lid for the trip to the sink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-cleaning corrosion-resistant impeller\u003c\/strong\u003e — safe in marine and freshwater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLevelling dial and heater holder\u003c\/strong\u003e — sits square on different tank styles and mounts a heater in the outflow for even heat dispersal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAquarium size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 400 L (110 US gal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlow rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2000 L\/h (450 US GPH)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 W at 240 V \/ 50 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEstimated running cost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~88 kWh\/yr · ~$26\/yr\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedia basket volume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.2 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnit size (L×W×H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29.5 × 19.2 × 24.2 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedia chamber (L×W×H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27.9 × 8.9 × 20 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWall clearance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTank trim clearance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInternal tank clearance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater and marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eRunning cost assumes continuous operation at 30c per kWh. 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Heavily stocked tanks, messy eaters and large cichlids all warrant sizing up a model.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e freshwater and marine aquariums up to 400 L · community, cichlid and planted tanks · anyone who wants canister-level media capacity without the plumbing · tanks with 9.5 cm of clearance behind them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e rimless tanks with no usable rim · tanks pushed flush against a wall · sumped systems, where a return pump is the better answer · very small tanks, where 2000 L\/h will blow the stock around.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIn the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTidal 110 filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeater holder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTelescoping intake pipe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLevelling dial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoam filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeachem Matrix bio-media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstruction manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse the foam in tank water, never tap water — chlorine kills the bacteria colony you are trying to keep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatrix bio-media does not need replacing; a gentle rinse in tank water is all it wants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean the impeller well every few months, more often in hard water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen the blue maintenance indicator pops up, the media is clogging and water is bypassing it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeachem Matrix\u003c\/strong\u003e — more bio-media for the 3.2 L basket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeachem Prime\u003c\/strong\u003e — the conditioner that protects the bacteria this filter houses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeachem Tidal Replacement Impeller\u003c\/strong\u003e — the first thing to replace if it ever goes noisy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree years against defects in materials and workmanship, impeller excluded, extendable to five years by registering the filter with Seachem. This is in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law, which cannot be excluded.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e240 V \/ 50 Hz with a standard Australian plug. Ships as a standard parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes the Seachem Tidal 110 need priming?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It is self-priming, so it starts itself without filling the basket or starting a siphon, and it restarts on its own after a power cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow much clearance do I need behind the tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e9.5 cm to the wall, plus 3.5 cm of clear rim for it to hang on. Measure both before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I use it on a marine tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. 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It is also the smallest Tidal to get the telescoping intake, the heater holder and the second flow dial, which is what separates it from the Tidal 35 below it. Designed by Seachem, built by Italian pump specialists Sicce, and rated for freshwater and marine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual flow control\u003c\/strong\u003e - the front dial sets pump output while a side dial balances surface skimming against sub-surface intake, so you can chase a film off the top without stirring up the substrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTelescoping intake\u003c\/strong\u003e - adjusts to draw from any depth without buying extension pipes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeater holder\u003c\/strong\u003e - mounts a heater in the outflow so warmed water is pushed straight into the tank instead of pooling in one corner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1.2 L media basket, no cartridges\u003c\/strong\u003e - fill it however you like; 250 mL of Seachem Matrix is included to start the colony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottom-to-top flow\u003c\/strong\u003e - water is forced up through the media rather than slipping past it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-priming pump\u003c\/strong\u003e - no siphon to start, and it recovers on its own after a blackout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlue maintenance alert\u003c\/strong\u003e - lifts when clogged media starts bypassing, with overflow protection behind it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrip-free cleaning\u003c\/strong\u003e - the basket lifts out and clips into the lid for the walk to the sink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAquarium size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 200 L (55 US gal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlow rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1000 L\/h (250 US GPH), adjustable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 W at 240 V \/ 50 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEstimated running cost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 44 kWh a year, roughly $13 a year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedia basket volume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.2 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatrix supplied\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnit size (L x W x H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20.5 x 15.5 x 21.4 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWall clearance needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTank trim clearance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.6 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInternal tank clearance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.3 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater and marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRunning cost assumes continuous operation at 30c per kWh. The Tidal 55 draws the same 5 W as the Tidal 35 while moving twice the water, which makes it the efficiency sweet spot of the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my tank?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e7.5 cm behind the tank\u003c\/strong\u003e - measure to the wall, not to the skirting board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2.6 cm of clear rim\u003c\/strong\u003e - braced tanks and fitted hoods may need a section of trim cut away\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4.3 cm inside the tank\u003c\/strong\u003e - for the intake and the return\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA standard 120 x 38 x 45 cm four-foot tank holds roughly 200 litres, which puts it right at the Tidal 55's ceiling. Lightly stocked, that is fine. Stocked with cichlids or goldfish, step up to the Tidal 75.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich Tidal do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRated tank\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFlow\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMedia basket\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWall clearance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTidal 35\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 130 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.7 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTidal 55\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 200 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1000 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.2 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTidal 75\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 300 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1500 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.9 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTidal 110\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 400 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2000 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.2 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRated volumes assume moderate stocking. Heavily stocked tanks, messy eaters and large cichlids all warrant sizing up one model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e freshwater and marine aquariums from roughly 100 to 200 L; four-foot community and planted tanks; marine fish-only setups; anyone who wants a heater out of sight in the filter outflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e rimless tanks with no usable lip; tanks hard against a wall; heavily stocked 200 L tanks, which want the Tidal 75; shrimp-only tanks where even the reduced flow may be brisk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTidal 55 filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeater holder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTelescoping intake pipe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLevelling dial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoarse foam filter pad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e250 mL Seachem Matrix bio-media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstruction manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA heater - the holder is supplied, the heater is not\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChemical media such as carbon or phosphate remover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional Matrix beyond the 250 mL supplied, which does not fill the 1.2 L basket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse the foam in tank water only - chlorine from the tap kills the bacteria you are trying to keep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatrix does not exhaust and never needs replacing; rinse it gently in tank water and put it back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean the impeller and its well every few months, sooner in hard water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf the blue indicator lifts, the media is clogging and water is going around it rather than through it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied for 240 V \/ 50 Hz Australian mains with a standard plug. Run the cord as a drip loop below the powerpoint and switch off at the wall before opening the filter or putting your hands in the tank. Never run the pump dry. If you fit a heater to the holder, make sure it stays fully submerged at your lowest water level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeachem Matrix\u003c\/strong\u003e - the 250 mL supplied does not fill a 1.2 L basket, so a top-up is worth having\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeachem MatrixCarbon\u003c\/strong\u003e - chemical stage for the same basket when you need to strip tannins or medication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeachem Prime\u003c\/strong\u003e - conditions the water you replace and protects the colony this filter houses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeachem Tidal Replacement Impeller\u003c\/strong\u003e - size 55, the first part to change if it goes noisy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree years against defects in materials and workmanship, impeller excluded, extendable to five years by registering the filter with Seachem. 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Run the cord as a drip loop below the powerpoint, and switch off at the wall before putting your hands in the tank or opening the filter. Never run the pump dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeachem Matrix\u003c\/strong\u003e - more bio-media to fill the 0.7 L basket properly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeachem Prime\u003c\/strong\u003e - the conditioner that protects the bacteria this filter houses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeachem Tidal Replacement Impeller\u003c\/strong\u003e - size 35, the first thing to change if it ever goes noisy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeachem Tidal Replacement Pump\u003c\/strong\u003e - size 35, for the day the motor gives up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree years against defects in materials and workmanship, impeller excluded, extendable to five years by registering the filter with Seachem. This is in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law, which cannot be excluded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e240 V \/ 50 Hz with a standard Australian plug. Ships as a standard parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat size tank does the Seachem Tidal 35 suit?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquariums up to 130 litres at moderate stocking. A heavily stocked tank at the top of that range is better served by the Tidal 55.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs 500 L\/h too strong for shrimp or a betta?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot if you turn it down. 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Run the cord as a drip loop below the powerpoint and switch off at the wall before opening the filter. Never run the pump dry. A heater fitted to the holder must stay fully submerged at your lowest water level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeachem Matrix\u003c\/strong\u003e - the 350 mL supplied barely starts a 1.9 L basket, so a litre is the sensible companion buy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeachem MatrixCarbon\u003c\/strong\u003e - the chemical stage the big basket has room for\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeachem Purigen\u003c\/strong\u003e - polishes water on heavily stocked tanks where organics build fast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeachem Tidal Replacement Impeller\u003c\/strong\u003e - size 75, the first part to change if it goes noisy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree years against defects in materials and workmanship, impeller excluded, extendable to five years by registering the filter with Seachem. 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Three mesh sizes cover everything from fine chemical media to bulk Matrix.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCorrosion-proof zipper\u003c\/strong\u003e — opens in seconds for a media change, no strings or ties to knot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurable stitched PVC construction\u003c\/strong\u003e across all three sizes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree mesh grades\u003c\/strong\u003e — fine (25 mesh), medium (16 mesh) and coarse (8 mesh) — matched to media particle size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo strings or ties\u003c\/strong\u003e to work loose in the filter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich size do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMesh\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCapacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 mesh (fine)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32 x 14 cm (12.5\" x 5.5\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~1 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhosGuard, PhosBond, MatrixCarbon, SeaGel, Renew, Zeolite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 mesh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32 x 14 cm (12.5\" x 5.5\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~1 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate to larger-grain media\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 mesh (coarse)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48 x 43 cm (19\" x 17\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~18 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBulk Matrix and Pond Matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmall and Medium share the same footprint and differ only in mesh tightness — pick Small for fine powders and small-granule resins, Medium for coarser granular media. Large is a different bag entirely, sized for bulk bio-media in sumps and large canister filters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePVC, stitched seams\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClosure\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCorrosion-proof zipper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuitability\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater and saltwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeachem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFill with your chosen media, zip closed, and position in the filter so water flow through the bag is maximised. Rinse under tap water before first use. Not recommended for the finest powdered resins — the 25-mesh Small bag is coarser than Seachem's welded 180-micron \"The Bag,\" so for the smallest resins like Purigen, The Bag is the better fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable for granular chemical and biological media — PhosGuard, PhosBond, MatrixCarbon, SeaGel, Renew, Zeolite, Matrix and Pond Matrix. Not suitable for the finest resin powders, which need the 180-micron mesh of Seachem's The Bag instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe zipper and stitched PVC construction are reusable across many media changes; rinse the bag out when you replace the media inside it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeachem MatrixCarbon, PhosGuard or Matrix bio-media, and Seachem's The Bag for anyone also running a fine-grain resin like Purigen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovered by Seachem's standard quality guarantee in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. 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Smaller tanks are better served by the smaller Seachem Matrix sizes, as this drum treats far more water than a single home aquarium needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet up the flow through your filter in this order: mechanical media (sponge or floss) first, then chemical media, then Matrix. Use it with Seachem Stability to establish the biofilter faster. Seachem says nitrate improvement generally shows within a couple of weeks, though every system varies; if nitrate holds steady and you want it lower, add more Matrix. Pieces vary naturally in colour and size, from very light to quite dark, and this is normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour rights under Australian Consumer Law apply. Large item; freight is quoted and emailed to you, as set out in our Shipping Policy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seachem","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54773862924579,"sku":"725056-112","price":1753.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/seachem-matrix-100l-drum-302371.webp?v=1790230839"},{"product_id":"fluval-fx-uvc-unit-6w","title":"Fluval FX UVC Unit 6w","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA 6 W inline UV clarifier that clears green water from your canister filter's return line.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Fluval FX UVC In-Line Clarifier (item A199) connects into the output hose of a canister filter. Water passes a UV-C lamp (short wave ultraviolet light), which eliminates the free floating algae that turn water green, without adding chemicals to the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClears suspended algae\u003c\/strong\u003e (green water) in freshwater and saltwater aquariums up to 1500 litres.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChemical free\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fluval states the process does not harm the beneficial bacteria in the filter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCCFL lamp\u003c\/strong\u003e (cold cathode fluorescent lamp), which Fluval says runs cooler than traditional lamps and lasts about 20,000 hours, over 2 years of continuous use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdapters for 25 mm and 16 mm hose\u003c\/strong\u003e included, so it suits FX series filters and other canisters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWall mounting bracket\u003c\/strong\u003e and screws included, for horizontal or vertical mounting in the cabinet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFluval item number: A199\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLamp: 6 W UV-C, CCFL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLamp life: about 20,000 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAquarium size: up to 1500 litres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHose size: 25 mm, with adapters for 16 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible filters: Fluval FX2, FX4 and FX6, and the 107, 207, 307 and 407\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: UVC unit and lamp, lamp cover, rubber elbow adapter, metal clamps, 16 mm hose adapters, wall bracket and screws, power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement lamp and gasket: Fluval A19990, sold separately (listed as Fluval FX UVC Inline Water Clarifier bulb 6w, our SKU PF170)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for freshwater and saltwater aquariums up to 1500 litres running a canister filter. It connects to the filter's output hose only, never the intake hose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFluval's instructions say to keep the unit and hoses above the level of the filter lid, with the hoses running in a straight path, no loops and very little slack. After fitting, check every joint is watertight before plugging in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnplug the filter and the clarifier before fitting or servicing. UV-C light can harm eyes and skin, so only run the lamp when it is sealed inside the unit. Plug the power supply into an RCD (safety switch) protected outlet, clear of splashes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFluval's instructions list a 3 year warranty, with free online registration, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. 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That figure understates the real value, though: unlike a one-shot treatment, the pouch isn't spent after that first 75 L. API rates it for several recharge cycles in a fresh salt solution, and each recharge treats another 75 L at the cost of a few cents of aquarium salt — so the effective cost per litre keeps falling the more cycles you get out of one pouch. 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As a guide, the 500 g bag is roughly double the media of the 250 g bag — for a precise dose on a specific tank size, our loose Seachem PhosBond sizes (measured in mL) let you dose against Seachem's published volume-based rate directly, or ask our team and we'll help you match the bagged pack to your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSetup and use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlace the bag directly into a canister filter, media chamber, box filter, or the high-flow section of a trickle filter — no need to decant it into your own media bag first. Test phosphate after 4 days in place; if it hasn't dropped to around 0.02 mg\/L, leave it running and test again in a few more days. 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At the full 3,200 GPH rated flow, this unit is doing a good job on green water and floating algae, at roughly a third of the dose needed to reliably affect free-swimming parasite stages such as whitespot (ich). To reach the 75,000–90,000 µW·s\/cm² band, flow needs to be throttled back to around 1,066–1,280 GPH – well under half the clarifying flow rate. Slowing the flow that far isn't a settings tweak you make once and forget; it's a different operating mode for a different job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA UV steriliser run in the disease-control band reduces the free-swimming parasite load passing through the water column – it does not treat parasites already attached to a fish, and it is not a substitute for correct quarantine and treatment of an active outbreak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for freshwater and marine aquariums as an in-line clarifier at high flow, or as a supplementary pathogen-control tool at reduced flow, plumbed after mechanical filtration so debris doesn't shade the lamp. 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At a 30c\/kWh tariff assumption, that's in the order of $150 a year to keep the unit running around the clock – your own tariff and hours of use will move that figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplace the lamp at around 14 months of continuous use, even though it will still be glowing – UV-C germicidal output fades well before the visible light does. Wipe or replace the quartz sleeve at the same time; a scaled or scratched sleeve blocks UV-C output regardless of how new the lamp is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMains-powered wet-area appliance – install on a GPO protected by an RCD\/safety switch. Never look directly at the lamp while the unit is powered and open; UV-C causes eye and skin burns. Switch off and unplug before opening the housing to service the lamp or sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/aqua-ultraviolet-twist-uv-57w-lamp\"\u003eAqua Ultraviolet Twist UV 57W Replacement Lamp\u003c\/a\u003e – the annual service part.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/aqua-ultraviolet-twist-uv-25w-57w-quart-sleeve\"\u003eAqua Ultraviolet Twist UV 25W\/57W Quartz Sleeve\u003c\/a\u003e – replace alongside the lamp if scaled or scratched.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/auv-barb-fitting-2pk\"\u003eAqua Ultraviolet 3\/4\" Barb Fitting 2pk\u003c\/a\u003e – spare inlet\/outlet fittings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered by Aqua Ultraviolet's manufacturer warranty, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Standard delivery Australia-wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat flow rate should I run it at for a reef tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAqua Ultraviolet's own guidance puts reef systems in the 30,000–45,000 µW·s\/cm² band, which on this unit is a flow of roughly 2,133–3,200 GPH (8,070–12,110 L\/h).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill this cure whitespot (ich) in my display tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo single piece of equipment cures an active outbreak on its own. 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For loose media, the standard rate is 250 mL per 600 L (150 US gallons), removing up to 12 ppm (mg\/L) of copper. Place CupriSorb in a filter media bag (such as Seachem's The Bag) positioned to maximise water flow through it, for example in a canister filter, chemical filtration module, box filter, or a high-flow area of a trickle filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAquarium volume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCupriSorb dose\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 L (1 US gal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.7 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 L (10 US gal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.7 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 L (20 US gal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 L (60 US gal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e600 L (150 US gal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for \/ not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for freshwater and saltwater aquariums, including reef tanks and invertebrate or shrimp tanks, as CupriSorb does not release anything back into the water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot intended for permanent, continuous use in a filter — pulling out too much dissolved metal over time can deplete trace elements that fish, corals and invertebrates need, leading to tissue degradation, poor colouration and improper growth. Use it to bring elevated copper or heavy metal levels down, then remove or monitor it rather than leaving it running indefinitely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatch the beads: a pronounced colour change to deep blue-black means the media is exhausted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep CupriSorb running for at least two weeks after a copper test reports a nil reading, to catch any further metal leaching from substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo regenerate, soak the resin in a non-metal container in a mix of 2 cups of water to ½ cup of muriatic acid (available from pool supply stores), for 1 hour, then rinse; repeat as needed until the original colour is restored. Always follow the warnings printed on the acid container and carry out the soak outdoors, away from children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter the acid soak, rinse well, add sodium bicarbonate until foaming stops, then rinse again before returning CupriSorb to use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf the original colour cannot be restored after several acid washes, the spent resin can instead be regenerated using Seachem HyperSorb or Purigen, or simply discarded.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty, support and Australian notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll statutory consumer guarantees under the Australian Consumer Law apply to this product in addition to any rights arising from your purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat does Seachem CupriSorb remove?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt removes all forms of copper, including chelated copper, plus nickel, zinc, cobalt, cadmium and manganese. 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It's rated for aquariums up to 400 L (100 US gal) and connects using 16 mm (5\/8\") hose, the same fitting used on Fluval's 06 and 07 series canister filters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSealed 3 W UV-C lamp\u003c\/strong\u003e — rated up to 30,000 hours of use before output drops, with a status light that tells you when it's spent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-line installation\u003c\/strong\u003e — connects into your existing canister filter's return hose rather than needing its own separate pump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRated to 400 L (100 US gal)\u003c\/strong\u003e aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUniversal power supply\u003c\/strong\u003e — auto-switching 100–240 V, 50\/60 Hz, so it runs on Australian 240 V mains without a converter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact housing\u003c\/strong\u003e — 16 x 13 x 6.6 cm, small enough to sit behind the cabinet doors with the rest of your plumbing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComes with 47 cm of ribbed hose\u003c\/strong\u003e to connect in-line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWattage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVoltage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100–240 V, 50\/60 Hz (auto-switching)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaximum flow rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e930 L\/h (245 US GPH)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaximum operating pressure\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5 bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRated aquarium size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 400 L (100 US gal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 x 13 x 6.6 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHose fitting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 mm ID (5\/8\"), 47 cm ribbed hose included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLamp type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSealed cold-cathode UV lamp, not separately replaceable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my filter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clarifier is not a standalone unit — it needs an existing canister filter's pump to push water through it, and it connects using 16 mm (5\/8\") internal diameter hose, the fitting used on Fluval's 06 and 07 series canisters. If your canister runs a different hose diameter you'll need a step adaptor. It is not submersible and is not designed to be dropped into the tank or sump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFluval doesn't publish a dose-versus-flow chart (µW·s\/cm²) for this sealed unit, so we can't give you an exact kill dose at a given flow rate — that's a gap in Fluval's own documentation, not something we're prepared to estimate. Treat the 400 L tank rating and 930 L\/h maximum flow as Fluval's guide to appropriate use. The unit is marketed for clearing green-water algae blooms and reducing free-floating bacteria; Fluval does not market it as a parasite treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for in-line use on a canister filter's return line, on aquariums up to 400 L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot a substitute for mechanical or biological filtration — run it alongside your existing filter, not instead of it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot for swimming pools, drinking water systems, or flammable liquids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot rated for water above 35°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot submersible and not repairable — the lamp is sealed inside the housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's no bulb to change out. The lamp is sealed inside the housing and rated for up to 30,000 hours; a status light indicates when output has dropped and the whole unit needs replacing. Fluval doesn't publish a fixed replacement interval in months — go by the status light rather than a calendar date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMains powered via an auto-switching 100–240 V, 50\/60 Hz supply. The unit is not submersible — keep it out of the splash zone and mount it so cabling can't sit in water. Fluval's manual states it isn't intended for use above 35°C water temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRunning costs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt a constant 3 W draw run continuously, that's roughly 26 kWh a year — around $7.88 a year at a 30c\/kWh tariff. 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When the status light shows it's spent, the whole unit is replaced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat size tank will this handle?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFluval rates it for aquariums up to 400 L (100 US gal), based on a maximum flow of 930 L\/h through the unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes it kill parasites like whitespot?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFluval doesn't publish the dose data needed to confirm parasite-level treatment for this unit, and doesn't market it for that purpose. 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It ships with pre- and post-filters and the fittings to plumb straight onto 3\/8\" (10 mm) airline or a 1\/2\" BSP intake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual chamber design\u003c\/strong\u003e — two 10\" x 2.5\" cartridges in series for more media contact time than a single canister.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkimmer air-intake mounting\u003c\/strong\u003e — plumbs onto the air line feeding your protein skimmer, not onto your RO\/DI plumbing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible fittings\u003c\/strong\u003e — 3\/8\" barbed connections for soft airline tubing, with 1\/2\" BSP housing portholes and BSP-to-barbed adapters included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePre- and post-filters built in\u003c\/strong\u003e — protects the media chambers and keeps particulate out of the airline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Pure RO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual-chamber CO2 reactor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36 x 25.5 x 13 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.7 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCartridges\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo, 10\" x 2.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConnections\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\/8\" barbed, 1\/2\" BSP ports (adapters included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein skimmer air intake (not RO\/DI water treatment)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAA0567\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBarcode\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e740528975069\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my setup?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfirm you have a protein skimmer with an accessible air intake line before ordering — this reactor mounts inline on that airline, not on your display tank plumbing or your RO\/DI system. The included adapters cover both 3\/8\" barbed tubing and 1\/2\" BSP threaded connections, so it suits most Australian skimmer setups without extra fittings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included \/ Not included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e the dual housing, two clear 10\" x 2.5\" cartridges, built-in pre- and post-filters, a 1\/2\" x 1\/2\" joiner linking the two housings, and 1\/2\" BSP-to-3\/8\" barbed adapters (two).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e CO2-removal media — pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/reef-pure-colour-changing-co2-filter-media-560gram\"\u003eReef Pure Colour Changing CO2 Filter Media\u003c\/a\u003e, sold separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e reef and marine systems running a protein skimmer where ambient CO2 is suppressing pH.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e freshwater tanks without a skimmer, or as an RO\/DI stage — despite the Reef Pure RO branding, this unit has no connection to reverse osmosis or deionisation plumbing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck the pre- and post-filters periodically for debris and rinse as needed. Replace the CO2 media inside once it changes colour fully. Reef Pure doesn't publish a flow rate rating for this reactor — sizing is governed by your skimmer's air draw, not a stated L\/h figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/reef-pure-colour-changing-co2-filter-media-560gram\"\u003eReef Pure Colour Changing CO2 Filter Media\u003c\/a\u003e — the reactor needs it to function and doesn't ship with any fitted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered by the manufacturer against faults in materials and workmanship, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Standard shipping — at 2.7 kg and 36 x 25.5 x 13 cm it doesn't require special freight handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this connect to my RO\/DI unit?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It mounts on your protein skimmer's air intake line to scrub CO2 from incoming air, not on RO or DI plumbing, despite sharing the Reef Pure RO brand name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes it come with media fitted?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — the cartridges ship empty. You'll need to fill them with a CO2-removal media such as Reef Pure Colour Changing CO2 Filter Media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat fittings do I need?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3\/8\" barbed connectors suit soft airline tubing directly; 1\/2\" BSP-to-barbed adapters are included if your skimmer uses threaded fittings instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat flow rate is it rated to?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReef Pure doesn't publish a flow rate for this reactor. 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It ships as a single 5.25 oz (approximately 149 g) mesh pouch rated to treat up to 55 US gallons (approximately 208 L).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemoves phosphate and silicate\u003c\/strong\u003e — the two nutrients that build up from feeding and waste and fuel nuisance algae once they accumulate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreats up to 208 L per pouch\u003c\/strong\u003e — rated for a typical 55 US gallon (208 L) freshwater or saltwater tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrop-in mesh pouch\u003c\/strong\u003e — no dosing or mixing. It sits in the filter's flow path and adsorbs passively.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRinse to activate\u003c\/strong\u003e — a few minutes under tap water clears dust and starts the media working; it will feel warm as it does, which is normal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh and saltwater\u003c\/strong\u003e — one pouch formulation works in either water type.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChemical filter media — phosphate and silicate remover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNet weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.25 oz (approx. 149 g) mesh pouch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTreats\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 55 US gallons (approx. 208 L) per pouch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRemoves\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhosphate and silicate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComposition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSynthetic adsorption media — exact composition not disclosed by API\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater and saltwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePreparation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRinse under tap water for several minutes before use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eReplacement interval\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvery 2 months, or sooner if a test shows phosphate or silicate present\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFreight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplace the pouch every 2 months even if it looks unchanged — exhausted adsorption media stops working long before it looks any different. Test phosphate and silicate between changes; a reading that climbs back above 0 ppm phosphate or 0.5 ppm silicate means the pouch is spent early and should be swapped sooner than the two-month mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreshwater and saltwater aquariums running high phosphate or silicate from feeding, waste or tap water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReef tanks where excess phosphate is limiting hard or soft coral growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanted and community tanks with persistent algae despite otherwise good husbandry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacing water changes and feeding discipline — it manages the symptom, not the cause of a rising nutrient load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstant results. It works over hours to days as water passes through it, not the moment it's dropped in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety and handling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep out of reach of children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle the pouch by its mesh casing rather than opening it — the media inside is not meant to be handled loose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe pouch will feel warm for a few minutes after rinsing as the media activates. This is expected and not a fault.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/api-phosphate-test-kit-1-25oz-fresh-saltwater\"\u003eAPI Phosphate Test Kit\u003c\/a\u003e — test before you decide the pouch needs replacing rather than swapping on a calendar alone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/api-ammonia-test-kit-fresh-saltwater\"\u003eAPI Ammonia Test Kit Fresh\/Saltwater\u003c\/a\u003e — worth checking alongside phosphate on any tank that's growing algae or clouding up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/api-bio-chem-zorb-210l\"\u003eAPI Bio-Chem Zorb\u003c\/a\u003e — for organics and heavy metals, where phosphate and silicate aren't the whole story.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a consumable, so no manufacturer warranty period applies. That does not affect your rights under the Australian Consumer Law: if the product is faulty, unsafe or not as described, you are entitled to a remedy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips as standard freight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I know when to replace the pouch?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTest phosphate and silicate every couple of weeks. Once phosphate reads above 0 ppm or silicate above 0.5 ppm, the pouch is spent, even if that happens before the two-month mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill it affect my fish or corals directly?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It works by adsorbing dissolved phosphate and silicate from the water column; it does not add anything to the water that affects livestock directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use it in a planted tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, but be aware it also removes phosphate that plants use as a nutrient. 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Replace it every two months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree media in one pouch\u003c\/strong\u003e — ion-exchange resins, organic scavenger resins and activated carbon, rather than carbon on its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrop-in format\u003c\/strong\u003e — it arrives already bagged, so it goes into a canister, hang-on or sump wherever water is flowing past.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClears yellowing and odour\u003c\/strong\u003e — the two problems that make an otherwise healthy tank look and smell neglected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemoves medication after a course\u003c\/strong\u003e — API's own dosing instructions call for it 48 hours after the final dose of a treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh, salt and reef\u003c\/strong\u003e — API rates it for all three, and states it will not release phosphates back into the water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-month service life\u003c\/strong\u003e — a fixed, predictable replacement interval rather than a guess.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAPI (Mars Fishcare)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize designation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize 6, large pouch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e283 g (10 oz), one pouch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRated for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAquariums up to 55 US gallons, about 208 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMedia\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePharmaceutical-grade ion-exchange resins, research-grade organic scavenger resins, high-porosity activated carbon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-filled flow-through pouch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eReplacement interval\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvery 2 months, or sooner if colour or odour returns\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater, saltwater and reef\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRemoves medication\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEffect on pH or KH\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot published by API\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFreight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the 210 L in the title:\u003c\/strong\u003e API rates this pouch in US gallons only, at 55 gallons. That converts to 208 litres. The 210 figure is a rounded conversion that has travelled through the trade, not a number API publishes. We have kept it in the title so the product is still findable, and given you the real one here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it removes, and what it does not\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the question worth getting right, because API sells three different Zorb pouches and they do different jobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSubstance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBio-Chem Zorb\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater discolouration and yellowing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOdours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDissolved organics and organic waste\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eToxic gases\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhenols\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeavy metals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes, claimed in freshwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — see the warning below\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmmonia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo. API assigns this to Nitra-Zorb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNitrite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo. API assigns this to Nitra-Zorb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNitrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo. API assigns this to Nitra-Zorb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhosphate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo. API assigns this to Phos-Zorb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilicate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo. API assigns this to Phos-Zorb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrace elements in saltwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo — API's label states it will not strip them\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your problem is a nitrate reading rather than a tint, this is the wrong pouch. Chemical filtration and nutrient export are different jobs and no single medium does both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUsing it alongside medication\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake the pouch out of the filter before you start a course of treatment. It will adsorb the medication you are paying for and pull the dose below effective concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePut it back after the course finishes, or fit a fresh one. API's own instructions for Liquid Super Ick Cure say to use Bio-Chem Zorb or activated carbon 48 hours after the final dose, which is exactly the right use for it: stripping the residue once the treatment has done its work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cuts both ways, and it is the most common mistake made with any carbon-bearing medium. Leaving it in during treatment is why a course sometimes appears not to work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFitting it to your filter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Size 6 pouch is marketed for the Rena Filstar XP, API Nexx and Rena SmartFilter canisters. It is not restricted to them: it comes in its own flow-through bag, so it will work in any canister, power filter or wet-and-dry sump with room for a 283 g pouch in the water path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse the pouch under a tap first to wash off loose dust, then sit it where water is forced through it rather than around it. The pouch does not need to rinse clear before it goes in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedia placed after mechanical filtration lasts longer. Put your sponge or floss upstream so the resin is not clogging with detritus it was never meant to catch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eReplacing it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAPI's product page says to replace the pouch every two months, or sooner if the aquarium is heavily polluted or colour and odour reappear. That is the figure to work to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAPI's website FAQ separately describes its Zorb pouches as rechargeable by rinsing in warm tap water. We would not rely on that here. Carbon is not regenerated by rinsing, and unlike Nitra-Zorb, Bio-Chem Zorb has no published recharge procedure. Treat it as rinse-then-use, then replace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReturning colour or odour is the practical signal that the pouch is spent, and it is worth acting on before the two months are up in a heavily stocked tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBio-Chem Zorb, Nitra-Zorb or Phos-Zorb?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e \u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBio-Chem Zorb\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNitra-Zorb\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePhos-Zorb\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eContains\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIon-exchange resins, organic scavenger resins, activated carbon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIon-exchange media, no carbon claimed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhosphate and silicate selective media\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRemoves\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour, odour, organics, toxic gases, phenols, heavy metals, medication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmmonia, nitrite, nitrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhosphate, silicate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRechargeable\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo published procedure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes, by soaking in salt solution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRinse to activate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eReplace\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvery 2 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvery 2 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvery 2 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFresh, salt and reef\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFresh and salt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBio-Chem Zorb is also distinct from plain activated filter carbon. API's argument for the blend is that the resins pick up organics the carbon does not, which is where the three-times-clearer claim comes from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreshwater, marine and reef aquariums up to about 208 litres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTanks yellowed by driftwood tannins, or smelling of organics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClearing residual medication once a treatment course has finished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanister, hang-on and sump filters with room for a 283 g pouch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemoving ammonia, nitrite or nitrate. That is Nitra-Zorb's job\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemoving phosphate or silicate. That is Phos-Zorb's job\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaving in the filter during a course of medication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTanks over about 208 litres on a single pouch. Scale the number of pouches to the volume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanted tanks being dosed with liquid fertiliser, where chemical media works against the dosing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/api-freshwater-master-multi-test-kit-5-in-1\"\u003eAPI Freshwater Master Multi Test Kit 5 in 1\u003c\/a\u003e — tells you whether the problem is organics, which this pouch handles, or nitrate, which it does not.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/api-melafix\"\u003eAPI Melafix\u003c\/a\u003e — the pouch comes out while you dose it, and goes back in 48 hours after the last dose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/api-quick-start\"\u003eAPI Quick Start\u003c\/a\u003e — for restarting the biological filter after a treatment course.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/api-stress-coat\"\u003eAPI Stress Coat\u003c\/a\u003e — conditions the replacement water at the change you will be doing anyway.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/api-aquarium-salt\"\u003eAPI Aquarium Salt\u003c\/a\u003e — the freshwater tonic salt used during and after treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a consumable filter medium, so no manufacturer warranty period applies. That does not affect your rights under the Australian Consumer Law: if the product is faulty, unsafe or not as described, you are entitled to a remedy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips as standard freight. Store the pouch sealed and dry until you need it, as activated carbon adsorbs from air as readily as from water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat size tank does API Bio-Chem Zorb Size 6 suit?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAPI rates the 283 g Size 6 pouch for aquariums up to 55 US gallons, which is about 208 litres. For a larger tank, use more than one pouch rather than expecting one to stretch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes API Bio-Chem Zorb remove nitrate?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. API makes no ammonia, nitrite or nitrate removal claim for Bio-Chem Zorb, and assigns those to a different product, Nitra-Zorb. Bio-Chem Zorb targets colour, odour, dissolved organics, toxic gases, phenols and heavy metals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I need to remove Bio-Chem Zorb when medicating my tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It adsorbs medication and will pull the dose below the level needed to work. Take it out before you start dosing, and put it back or fit a fresh pouch about 48 hours after the final dose to strip the residue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow often should Bio-Chem Zorb be replaced?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAPI's own product page says every two months, or sooner if the aquarium is heavily polluted or colour and odour return. Some older packaging says monthly; two months is API's current figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan Bio-Chem Zorb be recharged and reused?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAPI's website FAQ describes its Zorb pouches as rechargeable by rinsing in warm tap water, but API's own product page for this pouch says to replace it every two months and gives no recharge procedure. Since activated carbon cannot be regenerated by rinsing, treat this pouch as single-use and replace it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs Bio-Chem Zorb reef safe?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAPI rates it for freshwater, saltwater and reef aquariums, and its label states it will not remove trace elements from saltwater and will not release phosphates. 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It sits in the flow path inside a canister, hang-on-back or internal filter, and can be recharged with API Aquarium Salt instead of being thrown away after one use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemoves three nitrogen compounds\u003c\/strong\u003e — ammonia, nitrite and nitrate, in one pouch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreats up to 210 L per fill\u003c\/strong\u003e of freshwater.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRechargeable, not disposable\u003c\/strong\u003e — a salt soak restores the media instead of buying a new pouch each time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrop-in format\u003c\/strong\u003e — rinse and place directly in the flow path of most canister, hang-on-back and internal filters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChemical filter media, drop-in pouch (Size 6)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRemoves\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmmonia, nitrite and nitrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRated capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 210 L per fill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePouch dimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.3 x 3.8 x 24.1 cm (5.25 x 1.5 x 9.5 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-count pouch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eReplacement interval\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvery 2 months of continuous use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRechargeable\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — salt soak, see below\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAA2356\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBarcode\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e317163011102\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFreight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse the pouch under tap water, then place it in the path of water flow inside your filter. The media works by contact as water passes through it, so it needs to sit somewhere water actually moves through, not just alongside the flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRecharging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReproduced from API's directions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDissolve 4 level tablespoons of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/api-aquarium-salt\"\u003eAPI Aquarium Salt\u003c\/a\u003e in 250 mL (8 fl oz) of warm water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoak the pouch in the solution for 2 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse lightly under tap water before returning it to the filter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSituation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecharge every\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew tank, or ammonia\/nitrite detected — month 1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew tank, or ammonia\/nitrite detected — month 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 weeks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEstablished, stable tank\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 weeks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNitrate reading elevated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvery 5 days, until the reading is at or below 20 ppm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplace the pouch entirely after 2 months of use, even if it has been recharged on schedule throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreshwater aquariums up to around 210 L per pouch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanister, hang-on-back and internal filters with room for a drop-in media pouch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOngoing ammonia, nitrite and nitrate control between water changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarine or reef aquariums — API rates this media for freshwater only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacing regular water changes — it manages nitrogen compounds between changes, it doesn't remove the need for them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilters with no free flow path for water to pass through the pouch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/api-freshwater-master-multi-test-kit-5-in-1\"\u003eAPI Freshwater Master Multi Test Kit 5 in 1\u003c\/a\u003e — track ammonia, nitrite and nitrate so you know when a recharge is due.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/api-nitrate-test-kit-fresh-saltwater\"\u003eAPI Nitrate Test Kit Fresh\/Saltwater\u003c\/a\u003e — for nitrate on its own, more often.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/api-aquarium-salt\"\u003eAPI Aquarium Salt\u003c\/a\u003e — the recharge solution this pouch is soaked in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/api-stress-coat\"\u003eAPI Stress Coat\u003c\/a\u003e — for the water changes this media supplements, not replaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a consumable filter media, so no manufacturer warranty period applies. 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Because Purigen can be regenerated with bleach and reused rather than replaced, the real cost per litre over the media's working life is considerably lower than the table above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse before first use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRun in a fine mesh bag (180 micron or less) inside a filter, reactor or sump — not loose in a filter basket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatch for the colour change from its original colour to brown or black as the sign it needs regenerating or replacing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo regenerate:\u003c\/strong\u003e soak 24 hours in a 1:1 solution of regular unscented household bleach and water, in a non-metallic container, in a well-ventilated area away from children. Rinse well, then soak 8 hours in a dechlorinator solution (4 tablespoons of Seachem Prime, or equivalent, per cup of water) and rinse well again. 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Seachem's own dosing guide states 250 mL treats roughly 400 L of aquarium water for several months, so every pack size scales in a straight line from a nano tank to a fish room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpherical bead shape\u003c\/strong\u003e — resists compacting and channelling the way granular carbon can, so water keeps moving through the whole bed rather than finding one easy path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow ash content\u003c\/strong\u003e — Seachem states this minimises the carbon's own impact on pH, unlike cheaper carbons that can leach alkalinity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemoves organics, colour and odour\u003c\/strong\u003e — clears tannin tint, general odour and dissolved organics from the water column.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh and saltwater safe\u003c\/strong\u003e — one product across the whole store, no separate marine version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreats water from 5c per litre\u003c\/strong\u003e on the largest pack — see Specifications below for every size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBarcode\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTreats (approx.)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e000116010504\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e160 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e000116010603\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e000116010306\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e800 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e000116010702\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,600 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e000116010801\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3,200 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e000116010900\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6,400 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLitres treated is calculated from Seachem's published dosing guide (250 mL treats 400 L for several months). It describes how much water the carbon is dosed against, not a guaranteed lifespan — actual replacement timing depends on bioload and flow, and Seachem does not publish a fixed number of months.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich size do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatch the pack to the water you're running carbon on, not the whole tank volume, if you only run it periodically. A nano tank or a quarantine setup rarely needs more than the 100 mL bottle; a single medium canister filter is usually well served by 250 mL or 500 mL; multi-tank fish rooms and large systems are where the 2 L and 4 L packs earn their lower per-litre cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSetup and use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse the carbon before use to remove any dust from shipping, then place it where flow through the media is highest — a canister filter media basket, a dedicated reactor, a chemical filtration module, or a mesh bag in a box filter, sump or the high-flow section of a trickle filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e fresh and saltwater tanks that need water polished — clearing tint, odour and dissolved organics — in canister filters, reactors, sumps and box filters with reasonable flow through the media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e replacing biological or mechanical filtration — MatrixCarbon is a chemical filtration stage only, and won't process ammonia, nitrite or nitrate, or remove suspended particles. It will also adsorb some medications from the water column, so remove it before dosing a treatment course and don't run it again until the course is finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's no fixed replacement calendar — Seachem's guidance is to watch for the signs the carbon is exhausted rather than count weeks. Replace when water discolouration, odour or general organic load starts to return, which is typically after several months of continuous use, sooner in heavily stocked or heavily fed systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/seachem-tidal-35-hangon-filter-135l\"\u003eSeachem Tidal hang-on filters\u003c\/a\u003e — MatrixCarbon fits neatly into the media basket of the Tidal 35 through 110 range for on-the-fly chemical filtration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA mechanical filter pad or floss ahead of the carbon, so debris doesn't foul the media before its chemical capacity is used up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips as a standard parcel with no special handling required. Covered by the consumer guarantees under Australian Consumer Law in addition to Seachem's own product guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow long does a pack of MatrixCarbon actually last?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeachem doesn't publish a fixed number of months — treat the \"400 L per 250 mL\" figure as a dosing guide, not a countdown, and replace when clarity, odour control or colour removal starts to fall away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use MatrixCarbon in a marine or reef tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — Seachem states it's safe for both fresh and saltwater, including reef systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes running carbon strip trace elements or medication from my tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can adsorb some medications and organics from the water, which is exactly what it's designed to do for waste products. Remove it before starting a medication course and hold off running it again until the course is complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhich pack size is the best value?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe largest packs are the cheapest per litre treated — the 2 L and 4 L bottles both work out to around 5c per litre, against 13c per litre for the 100 mL bottle. Buy the size that matches how much carbon media you actually run, though, rather than the cheapest per-litre figure alone, since unused carbon doesn't keep working once it's exhausted.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seachem","offers":[{"title":"100 mL","offer_id":55244174590243,"sku":null,"price":21.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"250 mL","offer_id":55244174623011,"sku":null,"price":29.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 mL","offer_id":55244174655779,"sku":null,"price":49.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 L","offer_id":55244174688547,"sku":null,"price":85.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 L","offer_id":55244174721315,"sku":null,"price":171.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4 L","offer_id":55244174754083,"sku":null,"price":322.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/seachem-matrixcarbon-43160365728035.webp?v=1790238166"},{"product_id":"seachem-cuprisorb","title":"Seachem CupriSorb","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrips copper from the water and shows when it is spent.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeachem CupriSorb is a copper-specific chelating resin that pulls copper and other heavy metals out of fresh and marine aquarium water. At the rated 250 mL per 600 L it removes up to 7,500 mg — around 12 ppm — of copper, and the beads darken to deep blue-black once they are loaded. It is regenerable rather than single-use, and it does not release the copper back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCopper-specific chelating resin\u003c\/strong\u003e — it targets copper in all its forms rather than adsorbing indiscriminately like carbon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTells you when it is finished\u003c\/strong\u003e — the beads turn a pronounced deep blue-black, so you are not guessing at a replacement interval.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not leach copper back\u003c\/strong\u003e — once exhausted it holds what it has captured rather than releasing it into the tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegenerable\u003c\/strong\u003e — an acid soak restores it, which changes the economics on the larger sizes if you are equipped to do it safely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemoves other heavy metals too\u003c\/strong\u003e — cadmium, iron, nickel, zinc, cobalt and manganese.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e — 100 mL through to a 4 L bulk container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCapacity by size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeachem's published rate is 250 mL for every 600 L, removing up to 7,500 mg (12 ppm) of copper. The other rows below scale that rate directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater treated at the rated rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCopper removed, up to\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e100 mL\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e240 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3,000 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e250 mL\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e600 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7,500 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e500 mL\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,200 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15,000 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e4 L\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9,600 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120,000 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose figures are ceilings, not schedules. Real capacity depends on how much copper is actually present, so the colour change is the reliable indicator rather than elapsed time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace Seachem CupriSorb in a filter media bag and site it where water flow through the resin is greatest — a canister filter, a chemical filtration module, a box filter, or a high-flow area of a trickle filter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContact time is everything. Resin sitting in a dead spot does very little.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep it running for at least two weeks after copper tests read zero. Substrate and rock can leach copper at levels a test kit will not show, and the resin keeps working on that residue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatch the colour. Deep blue-black means it is loaded and needs replacing or regenerating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRegeneration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCupriSorb can be restored rather than discarded. The procedure uses muriatic acid — hydrochloric acid — which is corrosive. Do it outdoors, in a non-metal container, with gloves and eye protection, or treat the resin as single-use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoak the resin in a non-metal container with 2 cups of water and half a cup of muriatic acid for one hour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse thoroughly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepeat as required until the original colour returns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse well, add sodium bicarbonate until foaming stops, then rinse again before returning it to the filter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeachem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCopper-specific chelating resin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRemoves\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCopper in all forms, plus cadmium, iron, nickel, zinc, cobalt and manganese\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRated capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250 mL per 600 L, up to 7,500 mg (12 ppm) of copper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater and marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExhaustion indicator\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeads turn deep blue-black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLeaches copper back when exhausted\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRegenerable\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — muriatic acid soak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eContinuous use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot recommended — depletes essential trace elements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlacement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedia bag, in the highest available flow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSizes stocked\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 mL, 250 mL, 500 mL, 4 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich size do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatch the size to the system volume, not the severity of the problem, because the rated capacity scales with volume. A 240 L tank is a 100 mL job. A 600 L system is a 250 mL job. Anything up to about 1,200 L takes the 500 mL container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 4 L bucket is a bulk pack for shops, quarantine facilities and large systems. There is also a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/seachem-cuprisorb-100ml-50g-bag\"\u003epre-bagged 100 mL option\u003c\/a\u003e if you would rather not deal with loose resin and a separate media bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuying larger than you need is reasonable here in a way it is not with liquids — dry resin stores well, and the leftover is available the next time a copper treatment finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClearing copper out of a hospital or quarantine tank after a course of copper medication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreparing a tank that has previously held copper for invertebrates or corals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemoving heavy metals that have entered through tap water, plumbing or decor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReef systems where any copper at all is a problem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChasing down substrate-bound copper that a test kit is no longer detecting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRunning permanently in a display tank. Seachem does not recommend it as a fixed filter addition, because it will also strip essential trace elements over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse during a deliberate copper treatment — it will remove the medication you are dosing. Run it after the course, not during it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic pollutants, tannins or yellowing. That is a job for \u003ca href=\"\/products\/seachem-purigen\"\u003ePurigen\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/seachem-matrixcarbon\"\u003eMatrixCarbon\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhosphate or silicate. Use \u003ca href=\"\/products\/seachem-phosguard\"\u003ePhosGuard\u003c\/a\u003e for those.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety and handling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse the resin before first use and keep it out of reach of children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegeneration involves muriatic acid, a corrosive. Gloves, eye protection, a non-metal container and outdoor ventilation are the minimum. Always add acid to water, never water to acid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeutralise with sodium bicarbonate until foaming stops before the resin goes back in the tank, and rinse again afterwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not regenerate in a metal bucket or sink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeachem publishes a Safety Data Sheet for this product at sds.seachem.com.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/seachem-cuprisorb-100ml-50g-bag\"\u003eSeachem CupriSorb 100 mL pre-bagged\u003c\/a\u003e — the same resin already in a bag, for smaller jobs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/seachem-the-bag-13-x-25cm\"\u003eSeachem The Bag\u003c\/a\u003e — a 13 x 25 cm media bag for the loose sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/seachem-zip-bag\"\u003eSeachem Zip Bag\u003c\/a\u003e — resealable media bag for resin you plan to regenerate and reuse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/seachem-purigen\"\u003eSeachem Purigen\u003c\/a\u003e — organic filtration alongside the metal removal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/seachem-prime\"\u003eSeachem Prime\u003c\/a\u003e — conditions tap water and binds heavy metals at each water change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/seachem-fresh-trace\"\u003eSeachem Fresh Trace\u003c\/a\u003e — replaces the freshwater trace elements a long CupriSorb run will also have stripped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty, delivery and Australian notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a consumable filter medium, so no manufacturer equipment warranty applies. Your rights under the Australian Consumer Law apply in addition to anything the manufacturer states, including the guarantees that goods are of acceptable quality and fit for the purpose described.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 100 mL, 250 mL and 500 mL containers ship as ordinary parcels. The 4 L container is a bulk pack and is considerably heavier and bulkier than the others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I know when CupriSorb is used up?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beads discolour to a pronounced deep blue-black. That colour change is the exhaustion indicator, and it is more reliable than counting weeks, because capacity depends on how much copper is actually in the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes exhausted CupriSorb release the copper back into the tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Seachem states that CupriSorb does not leach captured copper back once it is exhausted. It should still be removed or regenerated, because a loaded resin is no longer doing anything useful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan CupriSorb stay in the filter permanently?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeachem does not recommend it as a permanent filter addition. Left in indefinitely, Seachem CupriSorb will also deplete essential trace elements, so treat it as a corrective medium rather than a standing one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat else does it remove besides copper?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCadmium, iron, nickel, zinc, cobalt and manganese are all removed alongside copper, which is worth knowing if you dose iron or trace supplements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow long should it run after copper tests read zero?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt least two weeks. Substrate and rock can hold copper that leaches back at concentrations below what a test kit will detect, and the extra fortnight deals with that residue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan it be used while dosing a copper medication?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It will strip the medication out of the water along with any other copper. 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If levels haven't dropped to roughly 0.02 mg\/L, the media is exhausted and it's time to replace it; if levels are still falling, leave it running.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be run continuously or in short bursts, depending on how hard you're chasing a number.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhosGuard can generate mild heat on first contact with water during pre-wetting — this is expected, not a fault. It is not a medication and carries no livestock warnings beyond the phosphate-buffer note above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA phosphate and silicate test kit\u003c\/strong\u003e — to know when the media is exhausted rather than guessing on a calendar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA media reactor or filter bag\u003c\/strong\u003e — for the even flow the beads need to work without tumbling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeachem PhosNet\u003c\/strong\u003e — a higher-capacity synthetic GFO alternative where a smaller footprint or heavier phosphate load is the priority.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered by Seachem's standard quality guarantee in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. 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Aerobic bacteria colonise the outer surface while anaerobic bacteria establish in the low-oxygen core, converting nitrate into nitrogen gas that escapes harmlessly from the aquarium. It suits both freshwater and marine systems and is run in a reactor, media bag or low-flow filter chamber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePorous, dual-zone structure\u003c\/strong\u003e — aerobic nitrification at the surface, anaerobic denitrification at the core.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReduces nitrate biologically\u003c\/strong\u003e — converts nitrate to nitrogen gas rather than simply adsorbing it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo regular replacement needed\u003c\/strong\u003e — unlike chemical media, de*nitrate does not need to be swapped out on a schedule.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreshwater and marine use\u003c\/strong\u003e — suits both system types.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRuns in a reactor, media bag or chamber\u003c\/strong\u003e — flexible placement in canister filters, sumps, drip trays or dedicated reactors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-term biological filtration\u003c\/strong\u003e — doubles as standard biological media in addition to its denitrifying role.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeachem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAragonite-based porous denitrifying bio-media\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater and marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlow requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBelow 200 L\/h (50 US gal\/h) through the media for anaerobic denitrification; above roughly 380 L\/h (100 US gal\/h) it functions as an aerobic filter media only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSizes available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 mL, 250 mL, 500 mL, 1 L, 2 L, 4 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVariant specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeachem states that 500 mL of de*nitrate treats approximately 100–200 L (25–50 US gallons), depending on starting nitrate level and bioload. 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Flow through the media must stay below 200 L\/h (50 US gal\/h) for the anaerobic core to establish and denitrify; above about 380 L\/h (100 US gal\/h) it will only work as an aerobic biological media. Allow several days for nitrate to begin falling, typically levelling off around 4–5 mg\/L. If starting nitrate is above 20 mg\/L, bring it down with water changes first before relying on de*nitrate to maintain it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for \/ not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for freshwater and marine aquariums running a reactor, media bag or low-flow filter chamber.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot effective as a denitrator in high-flow filter setups — above roughly 380 L\/h through the media it will only provide aerobic filtration, not nitrate reduction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes not need to be replaced or regenerated on a fixed schedule, unlike chemical filter media.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks best as the primary media in its own reactor or bag, alongside a sponge pre-filter to keep debris out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible for use alongside other Seachem media — Matrix, Purigen, MatrixCarbon, PhosGuard, PhosBond, SeaGel, HyperSorb, CupriSorb and ZeoLite — provided each runs in its own dedicated media bag or chamber.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty, support and Australian notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll statutory consumer guarantees under the Australian Consumer Law apply to this product in addition to any rights arising from your purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow much de*nitrate do I need?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeachem's published guidance is approximately 100–200 L (25–50 US gallons) treated per 500 mL of media, depending on starting nitrate level and bioload.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes de*nitrate work in a high-flow canister filter?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot for denitrification. 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They're sold in 500 g, 750 g and 1000 g packs, each supplied as multiple 250 g nets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActivated carbon core\u003c\/strong\u003e — high-surface-area carbon adsorbs dissolved organics, tannins and odour-causing compounds that filter floss and biological media pass straight through.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePre-bagged, drop-in format\u003c\/strong\u003e — each pouch is a sealed mesh net, so there's no loose carbon to measure or rinse before it goes in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits most filter types\u003c\/strong\u003e — sized to sit in canister filter media baskets, power filter chemical compartments, trickle towers and sumps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePacked in 250 g nets\u003c\/strong\u003e — the 500 g pack is two nets; Bioscape doesn't publish the exact net count for the 750 g and 1000 g packs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChemically inert carrier\u003c\/strong\u003e — the carbon itself doesn't alter pH or hardness, so it can be added or removed without disturbing water chemistry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMedia type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 x 250 g pouches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActivated carbon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250 g pouches (exact net count not published by Bioscape)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActivated carbon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1000 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250 g pouches (exact net count not published by Bioscape)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActivated carbon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my setup?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a media choice rather than a size-matched part, so it isn't fitted to one specific canister or hang-on model. Each 250 g pouch is roughly fist-sized. If your filter has a dedicated chemical media stage or basket, that's the spot for it; otherwise sit it in the main flow, downstream of the mechanical media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for polishing water in freshwater and saltwater systems, clearing tannin staining, and pulling residual medication out of the water once a treatment course has finished. Activated carbon is chemically inert and commonly run in both fresh and marine setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot suitable as the only stage of filtration — it needs mechanical and biological media alongside it — and not suitable to leave in place indefinitely. Once the carbon's surface is saturated it stops adsorbing and can, in theory, start releasing compounds back into the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBioscape doesn't publish a fixed replacement interval for this pack. The sign to watch for is the carbon losing its polishing effect — water that was crystal-clear starts looking dull or faintly tinted again, which means the media is exhausted rather than still working. In a heavily stocked or heavily dosed tank that can happen within weeks; in a lightly stocked tank it will run longer. Replace the whole pouch rather than topping it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered against manufacturing and packaging defects under Bioscape's warranty, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. 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Not intended as the sole filtration on a heavily stocked marine or reef system at the top of its rated range — those setups are usually better served sizing up or running a second filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRunning costs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRun continuously, as internal filters normally are, the range works out to roughly 53 to 263 kWh a year across the 400 to 2000 models — around $16 to $79 a year at a 30c\/kWh tariff. The smaller models cost very little to run; it's the 1500 and 2000 that draw enough power that their running cost is worth weighing against a smaller external canister if that matters to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse the particulate foam in tank water (not tap water) whenever it's visibly clogged, and replace it once it loses structural integrity rather than on a fixed schedule. Replace the activated carbon every 6–8 weeks and the phosphate pad every 4–6 weeks — both stop working once exhausted even though they don't look different. Replacement media and spare parts (impeller, motor unit, suction cups) are available separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovered by Bioscape's manufacturer warranty against defects, in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhich size do I need for a 100 L tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 1000 L\/h model is rated to 100 L. 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They suit both freshwater and marine setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZeolite + activated carbon blend\u003c\/strong\u003e — zeolite binds free ammonia, while activated carbon adsorbs organics, odours and the discolouration left behind by tannins or medication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePre-packed net pouches\u003c\/strong\u003e — drop straight into your filter's media basket or chemical stage, no loose media or extra bagging needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits most filter types\u003c\/strong\u003e — canister filters, hang-on power filters, trickle\/wet-dry filters and dedicated chemical filtration stages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh and marine safe\u003c\/strong\u003e — suits community, planted and reef systems alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree pack sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e — 500 g, 750 g and 1000 g, each made up of individual 250 g pouches so you can run one or several at a time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePouches\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU \/ barcode\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 x 250 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBarcode 9327975050306\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 x 250 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBIS192\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1000 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 x 250 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBIS193\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich pack size do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRun one 250 g pouch per moderately stocked filter as a baseline, and scale up with bioload: two pouches for a busier community tank, three or four where you're running multiple filters or a heavily stocked system. All three packs use the same 250 g pouches — buying the larger pack is simply a cheaper way to keep spares on hand. 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Noise level and head height aren't published for this model either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich size do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatch the model to your tank's actual volume, not just its footprint. The 1,050 L\/h suits tanks up to 250 L, the 1,620 L\/h up to 400 L, and the 2,000 L\/h up to 600 L. If your tank sits near the top of a model's range, or you're running a heavier bioload, sizing up gives more margin — an oversized canister filters more thoroughly than an undersized one working at its limit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included \/ what's not included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e canister body, integrated heater (200 W or 300 W depending on model), pre-filter wool, foam, activated carbon, ceramic noodles and bio-balls, hoses and fittings sized to the model's hose diameter, easy-clean pre-filter stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e a separate in-tank heater — heating is built into the canister, so you don't need to also buy a standalone Bioscape PRO Electronic Heater unless you specifically want backup heating. Also not included: substrate, livestock, and replacement media beyond the initial fill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for freshwater aquariums up to the model's rated volume, and for anyone wanting filtration and heating from a single unit under the cabinet rather than two separate devices. Bioscape doesn't specifically confirm marine\/saltwater compatibility for this combined filter-and-heater unit — ask us to check before running it on a reef or marine fish-only system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot suitable for tanks well over the top model's 600 L rating, or for anyone who wants the heater's temperature control run completely independently of the filter — Bioscape's specifications don't detail whether the two functions share one control path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse media in removed tank water rather than tap water during services, to protect the bacteria colony living in it. Use the easy-clean pre-filter stage for frequent quick cleans, and reserve a full media service for less often.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a mains-powered unit with an integrated heater. Bioscape's canister filter specifications don't restate the voltage separately from the standalone heater range, so we haven't listed one here — check the rating plate on the unit itself. Keep the canister and any external cabling clear of standing water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered by Bioscape's 2-year warranty, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. This is a larger, heavier box than a standalone filter or heater — check delivery access, particularly for the 2,000 L\/h model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I need a separate heater as well?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — heating is built into the canister. 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Because there's no motor built into the unit itself, how much water it moves depends entirely on the air pump driving it, not on a fixed spec of the filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir-driven sponge filter combining mechanical and biological filtration in one foam unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive sizes (Baby, BF-1, BF-2, BF-4, Jumbo) covering tanks from about 40 L up to 680 L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-layered foam gives bacteria more surface area to colonise while trapping debris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGentle, low-turbulence flow suited to fry, shrimp and breeding tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoam is removable, rinsable and reusable rather than a throwaway cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBody (diameter x height, excl. riser)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRiser tube adds\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer tank size guide\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBaby\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5 cm x 7.3 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 5.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 40 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBF-1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.5 cm x 9 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 7 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 100 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBF-2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.5 cm x 14 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 7 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 200 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBF-4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.5 cm x 14 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 7 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 380 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJumbo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.5 cm x 19.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 15 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 680 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese tank-size figures are the supplier's general guide for a lightly to moderately stocked freshwater tank. Actual turnover depends on the air pump driving the filter, not on a fixed spec of the foam itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my tank?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatch the tank-size guide above to your tank's volume, then check the body-plus-riser height against your water depth so it clears the substrate and sits under any hood or light. If your tank carries a heavier-than-typical bioload for its size, choose one size up rather than the minimum rating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich size do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe five sizes step up together in foam volume and tank rating, so choosing between them is mostly about matching your tank's litres to the table above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSmall tanks, fry and breeding setups\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaby and BF-1 suit nano tanks, fry-rearing containers and breeder boxes up to 100 L, where gentle flow that won't pull in fry or shrimp matters more than turnover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCommunity and planted tanks\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBF-2 and BF-4 cover the 100 L to 380 L range typical of standard community, planted and quarantine tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLarge tanks\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJumbo is rated to 680 L and suits large freshwater displays, or as a supplementary biological filter alongside a canister or hang-on unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for \/ not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e freshwater fry, breeding and quarantine tanks; shrimp tanks where a fine, gentle intake matters; planted tanks needing extra biological capacity; and marine quarantine or hospital tanks, a common use for inert foam filters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e the sole filter on a heavily stocked or high-bioload tank without extra filtration; setups needing a guaranteed, fixed flow rate, since output depends on the air pump connected; or as a full replacement for mechanical filtration on tanks with large, messy fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach size comes as the bio-foam filter unit only: the foam body and riser tube. An air pump and airline tubing are not included in any size in this range and need to be bought separately, sized to the tank you're fitting it to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse the foam in tank water, not tap water, whenever it visibly clogs or flow noticeably slows, so you don't kill off the bacteria colony living in the foam. It's designed to be removed, squeezed out and reused rather than replaced after every clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe haven't found a manufacturer-stated replacement interval. As a general trade rule, foam stays in service until it's compacted, torn or won't rinse clean, rather than on a fixed schedule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is covered by the consumer guarantees under Australian Consumer Law. Contact us if it arrives faulty or not as described and we'll sort it out in line with those guarantees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivery is available Australia-wide, or you're welcome to collect from our Brisbane\/North Lakes store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this filter come with an air pump?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Every size in this range is sold as the foam filter unit only, so you'll need to add an air pump and airline tubing separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat size do I need for a 60 L tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased on the supplier's tank-size guide, a BF-1 (rated up to 100 L) gives you margin without being oversized; a BF-2 (up to 200 L) is also an option if you want more capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use it in a marine tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSponge filters like this are commonly used in marine quarantine and hospital tanks. Check the stocking and flow needs of your setup before relying on it as sole filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow often do I need to clean the foam?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's no fixed schedule. Rinse it in tank water whenever flow visibly slows or the foam looks clogged, which varies with bioload and stocking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I run it with a powerhead instead of an air pump?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome retailer listings for this range mention a powerhead or hang-on filter as an alternative to an air pump. 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It runs fully submerged with no external pump or hose run, and both flow rate and outlet direction are adjustable at the unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree-stage filtration\u003c\/strong\u003e — a bio-foam compartment for mechanical and biological filtration, paired with a chemical filtration shaft loaded with refillable activated carbon and zeolite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFive sizes, one family\u003c\/strong\u003e — 400, 600, 800, 1000 and 1500 L\/h models so the filter is sized to the tank rather than a single unit stretched across every tank size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable flow and direction\u003c\/strong\u003e — both output rate and outlet direction can be adjusted at the unit, useful for flow-sensitive stock like bettas and fry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRefillable chemical media\u003c\/strong\u003e — the carbon and zeolite shaft is topped up rather than replaced as a sealed cartridge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiet, self-contained operation\u003c\/strong\u003e — no external hoses, priming or separate pump housing to install.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFlow rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWattage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommended tank size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmart 400 (SIF00)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 45 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmart 600 (SIF02)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e600 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.5 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 60 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmart 800 (SIF03)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e800 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 75 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmart 1000 (SIF04)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1000 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 90 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmart 1500 (SIF06)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1500 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 120 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich size do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBioscape's own sizing is by tank length rather than volume — 400 L\/h for tanks up to 45 cm, stepping up through 600 (60 cm), 800 (75 cm), 1000 (90 cm) to 1500 L\/h for tanks up to 120 cm. Stock heavily or keep messy eaters and it's worth sizing up a step from that guide, since a stocked tank needs more turnover than an empty one; a lightly stocked or heavily planted tank can often run comfortably on the size below.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe flow rates above are Bioscape's rated output measured clean, with the media chambers empty of any resistance. Loaded with bio-foam and a full chemical media charge, actual throughput will sit below the rated figure — Bioscape doesn't publish a with-media flow curve for this range, so treat the table as a sizing guide rather than a guaranteed in-tank number. The adjustable flow control lets you tune output down from the rated maximum if a model is running stronger than you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable for freshwater aquariums only — Bioscape doesn't rate this range for marine or reef use. Suitable as a sole filter on smaller tanks or as supplementary filtration alongside a canister on larger ones. Not suitable where you need to run activated carbon continuously for medication removal between doses — the shaft holds media rather than being designed for frequent hot-swapping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRunning costs and noise\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRun continuously, indicative annual running cost at 30c\/kWh: Smart 400 (6 W) is about $15.80 a year, Smart 600 (7.5 W) about $19.70, Smart 800 (10 W) about $26.30, Smart 1000 (15 W) about $39.40, and Smart 1500 (27 W) about $71.00. All five are described by Bioscape as quiet in normal operation; no dB figure is published.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse the bio-foam in removed tank water rather than tap water to protect the biological colony, and top up or replace the carbon and zeolite in the chemical shaft on a regular cycle rather than waiting for a visible drop in flow. Because the media sits inside the unit rather than in a separate canister, servicing means lifting the whole filter out of the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovered against manufacturing defects under Bioscape's warranty, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I use this on a marine or reef tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo — Bioscape rates the Smart Internal Filter range for freshwater use only.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWill the rated flow match what I actually get in the tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot exactly — the rated L\/h figures are measured clean. 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Each size uses the same multi-stage layout: mechanical, biological and chemical media in lift-out baskets, driven by a self-priming pump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLift-out media baskets\u003c\/strong\u003e — stacked baskets pull out as one unit for media changes, no loose media to spill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-priming pump\u003c\/strong\u003e — a built-in primer starts water flow without manual suction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiet, sump-style motor head\u003c\/strong\u003e — sits below or beside the tank on a cabinet shelf, out of sight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne range, four sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e — 107 through 407 share the same media format, so upgrading tanks doesn't mean relearning the filter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShips with starter media\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bio-Foam mechanical\/biological media pre-loaded in the baskets, ready to run.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAquarium size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePump output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWattage (AU, 230–240V\/50Hz)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMax head\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e107\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40–130 L (10–30 US gal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e550 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.45 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e207\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60–220 L (20–45 US gal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e780 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.45 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e307\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90–330 L (40–70 US gal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,150 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.75 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e407\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150–500 L (50–100 US gal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,450 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.25 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerformance — flow with media loaded\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pump output above is measured clean, with no media resistance. Once the baskets are loaded with mechanical, biological and chemical media, real circulation drops — this is the figure that actually reaches your tank, and it's the one Fluval publishes alongside the rated pump output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePump output (unloaded)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFilter circulation (media loaded)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e107\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e550 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e360 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e207\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e780 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e460 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e307\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,150 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e780 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e407\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,450 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e930 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 407 quoted on the box at 1,450 L\/h settles to roughly 930 L\/h once its media baskets are doing their job — still a strong turnover on a 500 L tank, but not the headline number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich 07 Series filter do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatch the filter to your actual water volume, not the tank's advertised size — substrate, rock and decor all displace water. As a rule of thumb, aim for at least 4–6× your tank volume in filter circulation per hour: a 200 L tank wants a 307 (780 L\/h loaded) rather than a 207 (460 L\/h loaded) if it's moderately stocked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my tank?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll four models sit externally, so internal tank clearance isn't a factor — what matters is cabinet space below or beside the aquarium. The 107 and 207 share a compact 19 × 18 cm footprint; the 307 and 407 step up to 24 × 18 cm. Height ranges from 35 cm (107) to 49 cm (407).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for freshwater and marine aquariums within the rated volume for each size. Not intended for ponds or systems above 500 L — step up to Fluval's FX Series for larger volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRunning costs and noise\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRun continuously, a 107 or 207 (10 W) costs roughly 88 kWh a year to run; a 307 (15 W) around 131 kWh; a 407 (20 W) around 175 kWh — all estimated at 24\/7 operation and a 30c\/kWh tariff, before your actual usage or rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean the mechanical media (rinse in tank water, don't rinse under tap water) every 2–4 weeks depending on bioload. Replace chemical media such as carbon monthly. Leave biological media largely undisturbed, replacing only half the volume at a time, once or twice a year, to protect the bacteria colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy is the real flow lower than the number on the box?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe box figure is measured with a clean, empty canister. Once mechanical, biological and chemical media are loaded, resistance through the baskets reduces flow — that's normal, and it's the loaded figure in the table above that reflects what actually reaches the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use a 107 on a bigger tank if I don't mind slower turnover?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can, but bioload matters more than water volume — a heavily stocked tank will overwhelm a filter sized for its litres alone. Size up if you're running more than a light stocking level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo these need priming by hand?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — all four models in the 07 Series have a built-in self-priming mechanism; fill the canister, connect the hoses and prime with the built-in primer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat media comes in the box?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach unit ships with Bio-Foam media pre-loaded as a starter — add carbon or other chemical media separately if you want it from day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered by Fluval's manufacturer warranty in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. 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All three share the same self-priming Smart Pump, multi-stage mechanical\/biological\/chemical media and lift-out basket design; they differ in motor output, media volume and physical size. This page covers all three so you can compare them side by side rather than guess from the litres-per-hour number alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-priming Smart Pump\u003c\/strong\u003e — fill with water, plug in, and the pump starts itself. No manual priming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuto air evacuation\u003c\/strong\u003e — trapped air is purged automatically roughly every 12 hours, so flow doesn't quietly drop off between services.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-stage filtration\u003c\/strong\u003e — mechanical, biological and chemical media included across all three sizes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLift-out media baskets\u003c\/strong\u003e — media stays contained and comes out as a stack rather than loose handfuls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact, under-tank footprint\u003c\/strong\u003e — a similar 40 x 40 cm base across FX4 and FX6, with FX2 slightly smaller at 34 x 34 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh and marine safe\u003c\/strong\u003e — the same range suits both, media choice permitting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFX2\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFX4\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFX6\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAquarium size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 750 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 1000 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 1500 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePump output (unrestricted)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1800 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2650 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3500 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFiltered circulation (media loaded)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1300 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1700 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2130 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMax head height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.1 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.1 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.3 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWattage (120 V or 230–240 V)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e43 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCanister volume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.6 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions (L x W x H)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e34 x 34 x 42 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 x 40 x 42 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 x 40 x 53 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAA2955\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAA0556\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAA0557\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedia basket volume is published inconsistently across the range: Fluval states 3.9 L total for the FX2 and 5.9 L for the FX6, but only lists a 3.9 L biological compartment for the FX4 rather than a total figure — we haven't published an FX4 total media volume for that reason, rather than guess at it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerformance — flow against head\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe single litres-per-hour figure printed on the box is measured with nothing attached — no hose, no media, no lift. Two more useful numbers from Fluval's own spec sheets: the flow rate once media is loaded and water is actually being filtered, and the head height at which the pump stops moving water altogether. Fluval does not publish the intermediate points of the curve between those two figures, so we're showing what's published rather than interpolating a smooth line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePump output, no restriction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFiltered flow, media loaded\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFlow at max head\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFX2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1800 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1300 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 L\/h at 2.1 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFX4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2650 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1700 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 L\/h at 2.1 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFX6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3500 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2130 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 L\/h at 3.3 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn practice, expect actual circulation closer to the \"filtered flow, media loaded\" column once the canister is running with sump-style plumbing, elbows and a realistic lift — not the headline pump output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich one do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatch the filter to your stocked tank volume, not just the tank's rated capacity — a heavily stocked tank benefits from sizing up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFX2\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFX4\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFX6\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTanks up to roughly 750 L, lightly to moderately stocked\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTanks up to roughly 1000 L, or a smaller heavily stocked tank\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTanks up to roughly 1500 L, or multi-tank systems needing high turnover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStep up if\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproaching 750 L or adding bioload\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproaching 1000 L or adding bioload\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach size ships with the canister body, motor head, all media baskets, a full set of mechanical, chemical and biological media, intake and spray bar assemblies, and the hoses needed for a standard installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNot included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNone of the three sizes include the FX Gravel Cleaner Kit or replacement vacuum bags — these are sold separately and only fit the FX4 and FX6 (2nd generation).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRunning costs and noise\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWattage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRunning 24\/7\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIndicative annual cost*\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFX2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≈236.5 kWh\/year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≈$70.96\/year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFX4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≈262.8 kWh\/year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≈$78.84\/year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFX6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e43 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≈376.7 kWh\/year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≈$113.00\/year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Calculated at 30c\/kWh assuming continuous 24-hour operation, which is how a canister filter is normally run. Fluval does not publish a decibel rating for this range, so a noise figure isn't shown here rather than estimated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for freshwater and marine tanks within each model's rated volume, and for stands or cabinets with room for a unit up to 53 cm tall (FX6). Not suitable as the sole filtration on a heavily stocked tank near or above the top of its rated range — step up a size rather than run one filter flat out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3 year limited warranty against manufacturing defects, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. 230–240 V \/ 50 Hz, Australian plug. Standard parcel freight — no special handling required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFluval FX Gravel Cleaner Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e — connects to the FX4 and FX6 utility valve for vacuum-through-filter water changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFluval FX Service Kit (A20259)\u003c\/strong\u003e — impeller and seal spares for the FX5\/FX6 motor (FX6 owners only; FX4 uses different service parts).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs the litres-per-hour number on the box what I'll actually get?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. That figure is the unrestricted pump output with nothing attached. Once media, hoses and a realistic lift are in place, expect flow closer to the \"filtered flow, media loaded\" figure in the table above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhich size do I need for a 1000 L tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe FX4 is rated to 1000 L. 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